Research Technologist I

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Lab Technician to maintain mouse colonies, assist in experimental design, and perform HIV-related animal studies. The role requires molecular biology workflows, data analysis, and precise record-keeping.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, with no remote option and on-site facilities in Omaha, NE. The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in a scientific field and be proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and GraphPad Prism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and maintain precise lab records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colony and assist in planning experiments.
• Conduct in vitro cell culture and HIV-related procedures.
• Analyze tissue samples and experimental data; perform routine lab assays.

Skills

Mouse handling

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Lab records

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

GraphPad Prism

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14296

Department

Department Anesthesiology 50000508

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance of mouse colony, participate in planning experimental designs carrying out the experimental procedures; performing animal experiments using mouse models of HIV / AIDS and data analysis, Work under general supervision to: perform in vitro cell culture experiments, including experiments using HIV -infected cells; perform analysis of animals tissues, human archival tissues, and samples from in‑ vitro experiments using routine cellular, molecular biology, and protein chemistry procedures. These routine lab procedures include microscopy, histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, ELISA , Western blot, quantitative PCR , molecular cloning, siRNA.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Scientific field

Scientific field

Required Experience

Required Experience No Experience

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

N/A

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Other Computer Applications: GraphPad Prism

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of molecular and cell biology techniques and the ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data, ability to maintain detailed and precise laboratory records.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

High degree of technical skills and experience in laboratory science, tissue culture, and mouse handling

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, PhotoShop

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a Scientific field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in GraphPad Prism?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.